Is Ti-Coated PEEK Superior to PEEK for Lumbar and Cervical Fusion Procedures? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Utilization of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) cages for spinal fusion has surged in the U.S., yet comprehensive comparisons evaluating its postoperative effectiveness with alternative materials remain limited. This systematic review investigates the efficacy of PEEK cages against traditional fusion materials across various surgery types, elucidating PEEK's impact on fusion rates, postoperative outcomes, and long-term success. Methods: A systematic search of PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science was conducted through 14 October 2024. Included studies were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing PEEK cages with titanium, silicon nitride, and metal-coated PEEK cages for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), posterior lumbar interb

SUBMITTER: Kincaid J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12608158 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature